Reviews & Thanks

We know that the best way to find out about a charter is to hear about the experience of other people who have been on board! Read on below to hear about other people’s experiences with Joe Farr Fishing Charters or to leave a comment about your own.

If you have been on a fishing trip with Joe:

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Early morning start but kids enjoyed it and it is the best time to go out. They caught around 13 fish between them and had fun bringing them in. All filleted and JOe and his team help with the casting and taking the fish off the hook. In the end the kids were casting no problems. Great experience.”

Great experience out on the water with Joe and John. Their knowledge of the fish and area is incredible. We caught plenty of fish and had a great time with the guys. Highly recommend Joe Farr Fishing Charter to everyone out there! Whether it’s Lorraine, Lorretta or whoever, we’ll definitely be back!”

“Hahaha great review Lorraine, thanks so much. Joe told me about you and getting your name wrong so repeatedly that it became the running joke of the trip. Sounds like you guys were a lot of fun! We’re really happy you enjoyed your trip out there with Joe and John and look forward to getting you both out there again sometime soon. Thanks for taking the time out to write up a review as well, it’s really generous of you. Until next time, take care and we look forward to seeing you again for the next adventure!
Kind regards,
Em and Joe”

My name is Angus and I am 11 years old. We went on family fishing trip with Joe and his sister Sarah as a Christmas present. It was the best present I got! We started out very early and Joe took us to a spot to catch some Whiting. It was so exciting to finally catch a fish. They helped us cast our rods and put on bait and were extremely helpful. They taught us about the different types of fish. We then went to the shipping channel and caught some Snapper and a Mackerel, then we caught some squid and at the end we went and saw a seal colony. We had lots of fish and calamari to take home and everyone was happy. Thanks Joe and Sarah.

Very professional, Joe was spot on with everything he said even as to when the fish would start and stop biting. How does he know that ?I think 7 on board and 50 snapper and some KG Whiting. Will I be going again you bet. Hope to see Joe again in Feb.

Joe Farr fishing was one of the best fishing charters we have been on. We were two families with children and Joe and his deck hand made sure we were catching fish and squid. He ensured that we all had a great time on the bay. I personally recommend his boat for families with children as he was very accomodating. Cant wait to re book again when I am back in Melbourne.

What a great morning! Weather was ideal for this early morning trek. After 10 minutes on the water, our youngest son (birthday boy) landed 2 King George Whiting. This continued for the next 5 hours, with everyone on board contributing to the 26 Whiting and 10 Squid that were caught. Would highly recommend this Charter and we certainly will be back. Joe and John were very professional, helpful and accommodating.”

Shared on TripAdvisor by OnAir57727818638 on the 26th November, 2018
5 of 5 bubbles

I was looking for a small group fishing charter that was all about having a good time catching fish and I was so lucky to find Joe Farr Fishing Charters. Joe was a commercial fisherman and knows the region so well such that even though time and tides weren’t ideal for when we were fishing, Joe worked hard to put us onto plenty of squid, big King George whiting and a few snapper.Some of our group hadn’t done much fishing and Joe was great at showing us the techniques we needed for squidding and fishing – everyone caught fish.At the end of the 5hour session we were dropped off with a couple of bags of whiting fillets and cleaned squid tubes and snapper – plenty of fish to enjoy with the families.I highly recommended Joe and I will be going out with Joe the next time I am down that way!”

Shared on TripAdvisor by GoPlaces14153026434 on the 26th November, 2018

Great morning fishing with Joe and deckie, John – they work really hard to put you on the spots where the fish are, a few laughed when bait disappeared more than once but persevered to catch snapper and some good whiting – highly recommend thx David

Shared by lockwooddavid on TripAdvisor, 19th November 2018, 5 of 5 bubbles

Hi Joe myself and my family would like to thank you and John for a great morning of fishing your professionalism is a credit to your business cheers Mark Nat Ryan and one very happy and excited Lachlan
cheers Mark

After our fantastic fishing trip with Joe earlier this year, we chartered the boat for the 6 of us.
Again another fantastic trip. Joe & John are so helpful with everything, especially getting to the spots where the fish are biting.
It was windy and cold out in the bay, but we were kept busy reeling in King George Whiting and squid for the best part of the trip, which helped keeping us warm
Yes will book a trip with Joe again, highly recommend it
Justin.

Joe and John made it such a superb trip. Great fun for young kids. Caught flathead and calamari. Saw dolphins and seals. Lucky with weather but made even better with Joe and John running it. Highly recommend!”

“Went out with joe a couple of years ago, joe and he,s deckhands knowledge of the bay ,the fish and their habits were incredible,had an awsome day catching everything joe said we would,have now booked another charter for late dec. to chase snapper let you know ho we go.”

Our group of 4 had a terrific 5 hours of fishing. 3 days post fishing trip after many seafood feasts we are now making fish cakes from the left overs. Joe and his deckhands John & Hamish were great. We will book it again Cheers

“My son and I went early one morning. Weather was unpredictable as there was some rain around but we did not experience very much at all. The usual good signs of favourable fishing conditions were absent. Within 15 minutes of stopping at the first spot I had pulled in two good sized KG whiting. My son also pulled in a good sized whiting shortly after. We decided to go on the drift.. to see if we could catch some flathead. We pulled in some good sized flathead particularly my son who landed some large flatties. We then moved… I caught my first snapper in a matter of minutes after dropping my line to the bottom. The person next to me caught a snapper that was twice as big as mine and mine was a keeper. It was the best day’s fishing I have had on the bay ever and the same goes for my son Patrick. he loved it and it was an excellent birthday present. We ate fish for the next couple of days and there is nothing better tasting than fresh fish. Bloody excellent!!”

“Joe Farr Fishing charters is a very professional, friendly and rewarding experience. My step dad had such a great time, he rebooked and went out again two days later. The first time they fished in the bay the second out in the ocean. Both times he came home ladened with flat head and snapper. He said each time he visits he will go out with Joe. He’s a great bloke and he had a great time. He talked about it to everyone! Highly recommend Joe Farr fishing charter to anyone from beginner to highly experienced. ”

Thanks Joe and your team – had a great day, relaxed but with purpose – to catch fish! Loved the personal touch on a boat with limited numbers. We travelled from Melbourne to Sorrento and would do it again every time. Worth getting up early and the freeway makes the trip a little over 1 hour. Fresh whiting (large) and calamari, still feeding on it days later thanks again Dave and Nick”

“We travel a lot and always try to get in some sort of fishing. We picked Joe Farr because he only takes up to 6 people which means you get a chance to catch fish rather than everyone else’s lines! I was particularly impressed when Joe suggested we reschedule our trip as the day we’d picked was a bit windy and he was concerned that we wouldn’t enjoy it – we knew then for sure we’d picked the right guy. Well what a day’s fishing we had – I lost count at twelve species with some very decent sized snapper, flathead and calamari to name but a few. Joe and John run a great trip, Joe upfront hunting for the days best fishing spots, John at the back baiting hooks, offering advice and making sure everyone has what they need to fish and then Joe fillets your catch – doesn’t get any better than that. There was a great atmosphere on the boat, lots of funny banter so everyone was relaxed and enjoying the brilliant weather, beautiful Port Phillip Bay all whilst fishing – heaven Well done Joe and John – we’ll be back”

“We booked Joe’s charter for our family’s private fishing trip today and it’s a wonderful day out! We and our kids thoroughly enjoyed the day out with Joe and Jon and they are both very knowledgeable and friendly! Joe brought us to a few spots to go fish and we caught a few flatheads, whitings and even a squid and two little sharks (kids were fascinated!) The boat was comfortable and well equipped! We had the best first fishing trip ever! Joe even cleaned and filleted the fish we caught for us and we barbecued all of them for our dinner!! Thanks a lot Emily and Joe!”

“I have been on quite a few charter boats and Joe’s charter was the best by far (pardon the pun). We caught enough of Snapper, Whiting, Aus. Salmon and Flathead to feed two families for two nights, with some left over.

The guys on the boat provided all we needed. It was a great morning out and a lot of fun. Will be going with Joe again for my next trip.”

Had the most amazing morning in the bay with Joe and John this morning. Not only were they super organised they were very helpful to a couple of inexperienced fishermen in myself and my son Choise (13). They were one of the only boats willing to take only 2 customers out for a trip. They were not worried about minimum numbers or overcrowding the boat, it was just about fishing. I can officially say that I caught the most fish today than I have in my entire life. Joe hit the hot spots that were biting right from dawn and caught a variety of fish including snapper, whiting, flathead, barracuda, Australian salmon and even a squid! I highly recommend Joe for your next fishing charter in the bay.
Thanks Joe and John
Ps the bonus was cooking and eating the fish tonight for our dinner it was delicious!!!

Hi Joe,
Many thanks for taking us out fishing this morning. I know the fishing didn’t meeet expectations today, but we all still had a great time. We all enjoyed your company and appreciated you sharing your knowledge and experience with us. To cap the day off I had a very pleasant al fresco dinner with my family back in Melbourne! Have a great trip and as discussed let’s touch base when you return. Thanks again and best wishes
Simon

My son and I have been on three charters with Joe Farr fishing and they are always an enjoyable way to spend some time. We have never gone home without some fresh fish or squid to cook up. Joe and John are a relaxed crew that make everyone fell welcome and are always happy to fix your line, bait your hook and clean your catch. We’ve been fishing in the bay and also gone out of the bay, it all depends on the weather and the fish. Joe will not put his customers crew or boat at risk just to catch a fish, safety is paramount. I will be booking another charter very soon to catch an elusive snapper in the bay.

Cannot recommend Joe highly enough. His enthusiasm to teach young and old alike is nothing short of phenomenal.
Not only do you get tuition, a feed and a laugh but comfort with a toilet on the Seamphony.

We went out over the long weekend in March with Joe and John. Many laughs were had and we certainly caught enough fish to feed us for the weekend and some! I would definitely recommend Joe’s charter to anyone wanting to go for a fish down Sorrento way!

Joe provided a fantastic days fishing for 3 generations of our family (oldest 77, youngest 10). Caught a great diversity of fish, a reasonable number, and some of decent size. Service was exceptional, accommodating the needs of the elderly and the young. As an added bonus we were also treated a a few pods of dolphins and a couple of inquisitive seals. Everyone left with a bag full of fish and some great memories. Will be doing the same thing next year with Joe.

As the other booking had pulled out, Ian and I were impressed the trip still went ahead with just the two of us and we had a great time fishing although tides were not ideal. Joe and John certainly know where to fish according to the conditions and we came back with a good catch of snapper, whiting, flathead and mackrel. The boat is ideal for a small group and we will be returning for further fishing trips.
Visited January 2017

I wanted to thank you and Joe (and John!) for such an amazing day! I was telling Andrew that the day will go down in history as one of my favorites! It’s rare that I can be with the kids and Andrew and nature in such a safe and fun way, I think it’s just the beginning now that Natalia is 3.5 and has a longer attention span!

We went home and cooked everything, it was delicious! You were so right about the Aus salmon, it was too fishy for my liking, but I’m glad we caught it and had a go!

I have been on a lot of fishing charters in different countries, Joe’s has to be the best of the lot, the boat is comfortable and not over crowded, the gear is in excellent condition and best of all he knows his business, put us right on the fish every time. Thank-you Joe and John as well as the other three fishing guys, we all had an awesome time. See you again soon.

“I have been out fishing with Joe a large number of times and it just gets better every time. Even when we don’t catch loads of fish the trips are still enjoyable, when we catch loads they are magical. Joes boat is one of the best on charter and he only has small groups which makes fishing very comfortable. Joe as a person is very realistic and calls it as it is with no excuses if things don’t turn out right. He knows the area like the back of his hand and knows the best times, days and areas to go.”

“Amazing day out for myself and some clients visiting from the Middle East. From the minute we met Joe and his assistant John, we were all clearly aware we in for a fantastic day and that’s exactly what we had. The boat is excellent to fish off too. If you are considering a charter, I would not go out with any other company than Joe Farr Fishing Charters.”
Visited December 2016
Shared via Trip Advisor, 1 December 2016

“December 1, 2016
There is simply no other option, from the booking process, to arrival, to geting out there and the action, this is a guaranteed great day. Don’t compare prices, just book, this charter is the best I have been on.” Shared via Facebook http://www.facebook.com/joefarrfishing

Emily for your detailed emails and booking us in, all in the middle of your son’s Birthday, Joe showed me a picture of him with a fish today, he is beautiful.

John…. What a guy. I loved talking to him about his farming background and his sea change lifestyle that he admits he should of done ten years ago, great guy. (I want to move there tomorrow)

Joe, your knowledge and patience with our colleagues from the Middle East was tireless. Your relaxed nature just puts all onboard at ease. Hope you enjoy the time in Seattle with your Dad when you head back there.

I can’t wait to bring my family out on a charter in the new year and I truly thank you all for a great experience for myself and my colleagues who are going back to the Middle East with a big smile on their face.

Still can’t believe Abdulfatah caught a shark for his first fish catch ever. And I do have to let you know I reluctantly gave the snapper I caught to the boss of our company. Thought I’d better try and get in the good books.

Thanks again guys, was an absolute privilege today and can’t wait to do it again.

“”A great way to fish”
This is best way to go fishing, just turn up and fish, no stuffing around on the boat ramp, getting bait or wondering where is a good spot to fish..
Joe and John look after fishing gear and ensure that you’ve always got line in the water.
The end of the day you go home with cleaned and if required filleted fish ready for the BBQ.

“Day on the Bay”
5 of 5 stars
Great days fishing with Joe, recommended to anyone that wants to learn about and catch fish in Port Phillip Bay. Joe and his team will cater to all skill levels and make sure you enjoy the day !
Visited November 2016, Shared via TripAdvisor 21/11/16

“Great morning on the water!”
Great time with Joe on his fishing vessel!
There were 4 of us fishing, and we must have caught 80 Whiting fish in about 2 hours…Joe new exactly where to take us to find the good spots. Also caught a variety of others that we threw back – banjos, puffer fish, a bunch others that I can’t remember…
We also caught Calimari! Who knew that is how you catch it…we cooked up a fish fry for dinner that night and it was amazing.
Joe was great on the boat, explaining the ins and outs of how the fishing industry works in Mornington.
Definitley recommend the trip, and Joe specifically…
Visited March 2016

I booked my husband and his friend on Joe Farr’s Fishing charter, they were so kind to allow us to pay extra to just have the 2 guys on the trip. Other charters have a minimum of 9 or 10. Joe was a really great guy, he took the guys out and caught 60 King George whiting, which really made their trip worth while. Highly recommend any keen fisherman to book through Joe Farr. Even when I enquired for the trip i had a response straight away via phone and confirmation sent through as soon as we booked, they are very efficient and nice people to deal with. Thanks Emily and Joe.

Our seven year old son, Patrick has been desperate to go on a fishing trip-so we did our research and are thrilled we found Joe Farr Fishing Charters. Joe and his deck hand John were incredibly patient and educational for the kids. Patrick soaked it all up and loved every minute of the trip! There was lots of humour and loads of snapper, flathead and squid caught. We had a number of delicious BBQs with the catch. The great views from Joe’s high quality and spacious fishing boat were a bonus! Thanks Joe and John for such a memorable day for Patrick, we look forward to seeing you again!

We have told and raved about to so many peeps in Eltham about you and John (what a gentleman)! Thank you Joe and John for giving Patrick such a fantastic experience. The boys had such s brilliant time. He proudly told us he caught over 30 fish including snapper, flat head and squid! Thumbs up for an awesome trip.

Thank you for taking us out this morning! You guys are awesome! We all had a ball…. The suns out now we on way home
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we will be back again!!!

Joe Farr Fishing Charters, Sorrento, Melbourne: Hey thanks guys for taking the time out to let us know! Glad you guys enjoyed yourselves, that’s the aim of the game! Weather doesn’t know what it wants to do does it. Look forward to getting you out on the water again sometime soon

JohnnoandKelz K: I still have sea legs!!! Ahahaha had a blast the kids are looking forward to eating the fish!!!

(Shared on facebook/joefarrfishing as a 5 star review Saturday 23rd January 2016 at 11:21am)

Thanks for the enjoyable fishing trip yesterday with your regulars yesterday morning, I am Blairgowrie based a lot of the year and it would be good in the future to go out with you as I prefer the smaller more personalised experience which you certainly offer.

My brother in law and I enjoyed ourselves yesterday and we look forward to eating the Whiting and Calamari this weekend ahead.

Now I am no fisherman. Sure, I enjoy dropping a line in and I have been lucky enough to get on the right end of a couple of nice fish in my time, but I could hardly be accused of being a fishing tragic.

My elder brother, on the other hand has been a fisherman all of his life, to the point where it was his profession at one time or another. He still loves it, and although we only see each other at best once a year, fishing has always been a favourite topic, so it was an easy decision to buy him and myself a charter fishing trip for a Christmas present, and Joe Farr Fishing Charters came well recommended.

And it is easy to see why – Joe and his partner were easy and professional to deal with from the get go. A reassuring phone call the day before the trip had us amped for the big day… and what a day it was!

Joe and his deckhand were absolutely fantastic. Affable, easygoing, reassuring, unbelievably helpful and totally professional they were, making the trip toatally calm, safe and a complete pleasure from the moment we set off. The service was such that we needn’t have got my hands dirty if we didn’t want to, with fish removed and hooks rebaited at the blink of an eye.

And yes, fish were indeed removed, as Joe clearly knows all the places to go. Each of us caught nearly a dozen or so terrific sized flathead which were speedily and efficiently filleted, then bagged and ready to take home by the time the boat docked. My brother and I came away with near 3 kilos of flathead fillets which fed our family of 7 in a feast not soon forgotten.

The last word had to go to my brother who after some 50 odd years of fishing all around Australia declared it amongst the best fishing days he had ever had. I cannot recommend these guys highly enough.

Simply, if you are considering going aboard a charter fishing vessel in and around Port Phillip Bay or out of the heads then go with people that know their stuff and clearly care about showing you a great time and value for your hard earned. If I were you I’d look no Farr-ther than Joe Farr Fishing Charters.

By far the best charter my partner and I have been on! Joe is very experienced and knows his stuff.
It was a fantastic day and would recommend to anyone!
Will definitely be back in the future to do more charters!

Been on many charters and Joe is one of the best I’ve experienced. Knows his stuff and provides an enjoyable experience for everyone. My kids loved every moment. Highly recommend the smaller numbers on the boat rather than the crammed other charters in the area. Don’t hesitate to book a charter with Joe. Cheers for a great day.

I would highly recommend boarding Joe Farr’s charter boat for a great day out fising the bay. If you are after a fishing charter that is professional, friendly and genuinely interested in taking you fishing, then Joe Farr is for you. We are a family of 5, (3 young kids 8, 6 & 3), and had the boat to ourselves. Joe and his crew catered to our needs, teaching and helping the kids reel them in, so good, that Joe had my 3yr old daughter go from being scared of the fish to telling him, “no Joe, I’ll do it now”! Kids had a flathead or a squid on the hook each time they dropped their line in, keeping them constantly occupied. On top of a great afternoon out, we went home with an esky full of our catch all cleaned and filleted by Joe. We will be back again soon.

Thankyou so much, we all had a wonderful day fishing. We will keep coming back to you for our future fishing trips.! It didnt matter that the flatties weren’t big, for Blair all that matters is that he caught 35 fish, a squid and that was a whole lot more than Dad!

Hope you enjoy reading the review i wrote on trip advisor.!

Cheers
Michelle

(Feedback from Michelle S about her family fishing trip targeting easy fish to catch for kids. Shared via email 7 October 2015)

Four of us recently spent 3 days with Joe and John out in the bay fishing for Flathead, Whiting, Salmon and Squid. We had a terrific time , and for experienced fishermen learnt heaps. Joe and John really know their stuff , and are tolerant and patient- even with the biggest pests!

Joe Farr Fishing Charters i have found very good . Joe and his decky John very helpful and great people , nothing is to much trouble for them . If you have a question regarding fishing Joe is more than happy tell you how to do it . I have been on alot of charters the one thing , that stands out with Joe is . He fillets all your fish for you . Thank you Joe . Garry Lumley

It was easy to see that Joe knows his stuff and is also a very personable character. Looking forward to heading out with him once again in the near future! Good times guaranteed as well as a good feed.
Visited February 2015

Had a great day out on the water with Joe & crew. The boat was clean and comfortable, all the equipment well maintained. Joe took us to several spots around the bay and in the ocean where we caught lots of flat head, King George whiting and coral fish. All off which gutted and packed up for us to take home. Even seen some dolphins on the way back in to Sorrento which topped off a brilliant afternoon. We will be back, thanks!
Visited February 2015

Thank you for today, Joe. Matt and I had a great time, and are already scheming about other trips: child-friendly and otherwise. John was a wonderful addition. Cooked up the fish tonight over coals… Bliss! Thanks again. Tiff

From moment of book-in to time we tied back in at Sorrento pier, Joe was awesome. Super friendly, and has great knowledge of where the fish are biting and what fish to target.
Went out on January 23 this year, and caught a variety of species, (11 in total) and kept a host of trevally, flathead and whiting.
Will definitely be booking again through Joe.
(Shared on TrueLocal by AndrewKate, 15/02/2014)

Been out with joe a few times now and can honestly say that he is smooth operator.
Get out there with joe!
Good fisherman…
Good knowledge…
And most of all, a good bloke!
Enough said….
(Shared on TrueLocal by Rocky P, 16/06/2013)

Dear Joe & Emily
On behalf of Bob Phillips, presenter of the Late, Late Brekky Show and RPP FM, we would like to express our appreciation for giving us the opportunity to conduct live crosses from your boat to the studio last Sunday.
To bid farewell to Tall Ships and talk to our listeners ‘live to air’ was an experience I will never forget. Your fishing knowledge of the bay and historical references provided a wonderful insight into the beautiful region we call the Mornington Peninsula.
Your generosity has been applauded around the radio station and hopefully we can return the ‘gesture of good’ in the near future.
All the best with Joe Farr Fishing Charters and safe arrival of your new bub.
Best regards

We still can’t believe our luck of running into Emily on Saturday evening at the Sorrento Pier. We desperately wanted to see the Tall Ships leave Port Phillip Bay on their voyage to Hobart. We had travelled from Mt. Eliza to Sorrento in record time to see the ships however as we could not see them we thought that we had missed this epic sight. We were feeling a bit disappointed and started talking to a lady who was also interested in seeing the Tall Ships travel out through the Heads. While we were in conversation Emily arrived and told us that her Charter boat was running a tour to farewell the Tall Ships the following morning. We were so excited and quickly booked 2 tickets on the Charter.

We arrived the following morning at the Sorrento Pier and were greeted by Emily and Joe and some other lovely people who also wanted to witness and be part of the procession accompanying the Tall Ships through the heads and wishing them Bon Voyage as they left Melbourne to continue on the next leg of their round the world voyage.

We had the most amazing day, taking picturesque photos up close. We cruised around each ship and even waved to the crew. It was such a majestic sight watching the sails being unfurled and the ships underway. We felt absolutely honoured to witness this significant event as the ships passed in review at both Portsea and more spectacularly at Queenscliff observation points. We celebrated their safe passage by toasting them with a glass of Champagne and nibbles.

It is certainly a day that we will never forget and we owe it all to Emily and Joe for arranging the Charter. It certainly will be a Birthday present that I will always remember.

We look forward to catching up with Emily and Joe again soon for a Fishing Charter.

Thank you both very much for the wonderful day which we have not stopped talking about.

My grandson and I have fished Port Phillip Bay for quite a few years, we usually take home a good feed of Flatties and the odd Whiting. Although we have always wanted to land a decent Snapper or two lack of experience regarding locations, technique, tides etc. have meant that the bigger Snapper have eluded us. We decided that the best way to learn, and to have some fun at the same time, was to book an outing with Joe Farr Fishing Charters.

We had been out with Joe a few years previously, on that occasion his knowledge of the Bay combined with his fishing methods resulted in a great day where we bagged several good sized Flathead and Whiting, all with a minimum of fuss and in a very comfortable and safe boat.

So for our recent outing on the Snapper Joe suggested a few dates in December when the tides and moon phase would be favourable, we settled on the date and headed out early, my Nephew decided to join us and the hope was that we would each land a decent Snapper. Joe headed straight to one of his marks and set each of us up with his preferred rig and bait, this was followed by laying the all important berley. We sat on the mark for about two hours with nothing much happening (I would have given up long ago!) then suddenly my Grandson had a hit, although he struggled at times with the fighting fish Joe quietly coached him to the point when the Snapper could be netted. Over the next 10-15 minutes my Nephew and I each landed a similar size Snapper, then as quickly as they had come on the bite the action stopped.

Joe achieved what we had hoped for and as a bonus he put us on to a few big Flatties on the way back to the marina. I would not hesitate to recommend Joe Farr to anybody looking for a great day out on the water, he really knows his stuff.

Joe,
I just wanted to thank you for a great day out fishing. My two boys loved it, almost as much as me! You know where the fish are and how to get them to bite. We are already looking forward to our next trip with you.

I’ve had the pleasure of fishing with Joe on a number of occassions. Each time I found Joe to be very knowledgeable, in particular of the local area and where to catch different types of fish. He is very professional and makes it fun for his customers. His boat is very comfortable, with sufficient room to have several people fishing with ease. Joe provides excellent gear to fish with that is reliable and gives you confidence that when you have a fish on the line that you will bring it in.

I have been fishing with Joe Farr since he began his charter operation. Not only is his boat and gear excellent, he truly believes in providing his customers with great service. I’m still amazed at Joe’s uncanny ability to find fish, his professionalism and friendly demeanor coupled to his detailed local knowledge make every outing an enjoyable experience.
Geoff Drozdowski

Booking a charter for fishing could be a
A hard task as many have different prices and rules.. But Joe Farr is by Farr the best with pricing and all around great time.. In the last year we have been fishing with joe we have used is services about 7 times…
Each time catching a great variety of fish from flathead, snapper, king George and so many others

Could not speak more highly for joe and the all around great service he supplies. Let’s go fishing!

it’s simple with joe, you get what you pay for and more! The key is to have a group of happy customers and joe always does his best to make everyone happy and enjoy their trip.
He’s one of the best skippers at chasing quality fish that fight hard and eat well. Can highly reccomend him. As for the new boat would love to jump on it soon looks the goods
(Shared on facebook.com/joefarrfishing by Nick W, March 26th, 2012 at 9.44pm)

Very comfortable and spacious charter vessel. Joe is an extremely professional skipper , and most importantly, he knows where to find the fish. Going out with Joe on Seamphony is a great experience. (Shared on Facebook by Jeffrey L, March 20, 2012 8.15pm)

(re: “Seamphony”) This is one amazing boat and has all the room one could want. Have been priviledged to have a few fishes off of her and was very impressed. Great boat, great skipper, will have many more trips on her. Congrats Joe.

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Best of the lot

I have been on a lot of fishing charters in different countries, Joe’s has to be the best of the lot, the boat is comfortable and not over crowded, the gear is in excellent condition and best of all he knows his business, put us right on the fish every time.
Rhonda Dearnaley

Great fun

Had a good day out fishing. Joe was easy going and fun to be around and he knew where the fish were. Price was fair and we got a eski full of fish to take home.
Lingy
15 March 2016

Loved it

It was the first time in my life when I actually loved fishing Thanks to Joe and his crew
Svetlana Menshikov
January 2017

Thrilled

We did our research and are thrilled we found Joe Farr Fishing Charters. Patrick our seven year old loved every minute of the trip! Lots of humour and loads of snapper, flathead and squid caught. We had a number of delicious BBQs with the catch.
Julsen and Patrick
6th Feb, 2016

Fanstastic service

Joe was very friendly and helpful :) And I was finally able to catch some fish
Vikash Makan
January 2017

Great day on the bay

Great days fishing with Joe, recommended to anyone that wants to learn about and catch fish in Port Phillip Bay. Joe and his team will cater to all skill levels and make sure you enjoy the day !
R Shane
November 2016

Quality

What a great day we all had today! Joe’s knowledge and quality of rigs is the closest you can get to being guaranteed to hook a fish. Needless to say today won’t be our last session with Joe!
Daniel Sharples
7th Feb 2016

Very comfortable

"Joe only has small groups which makes fishing very comfortable. Joe as a person is very realistic and calls it as it is with no excuses if things don’t turn out right. He knows the area like the back of his hand and knows the best times, days and areas to go."
Ozball
9 December 2016

Awesome fishing trip

I booked my husband and his friend on Joe Farr’s Fishing charter. Joe was a really great guy, he took the guys out and caught 60 King George whiting. Highly recommend any keen fisherman to book through Joe Farr. They are very efficient and nice people to deal with. Thanks Emily and Joe.
Paula G

Great morning on the water

There were 4 of us fishing, and we must have caught 80 Whiting fish… Joe knew exactly where to take us to find the good spots. We also caught Calamari!...we cooked up a fish fry for dinner that night and it was amazing.
Joe was great on the boat, explaining.. how the fishing industry works in Mornington.
Definitely recommend the trip, and Joe specifically…
Jeff B
Visited March 2016

Lots of fish

A very professional, friendly and rewarding experience. My step dad had such a great time, he rebooked and went out again two days later. Both times came home laden with snapper. He said each time he visits he will go out with Joe. A great bloke.

Rochelle D, Jan 2018

A great way to fish

This is best way to go fishing, just turn up and fish, no stuffing around on the boat ramp, getting bait or wondering where is a good spot to fish.. Joe & John look after gear and ensure that you’ve always got line in the water. You go home with fish ready for the BBQ. I’ll be back
Tony H
November 2016

Spot on day

We went out over the long weekend in March with Joe and John. Many laughs were had and we certainly caught enough fish to feed us for the weekend and some! I would definitely recommend Joe’s charter to anyone wanting to go for a fish down Sorrento way!
Danny P, Jan 2017

Great fishing trip

Joe and John certainly know where to fish according to the conditions and we came back with a good catch of snapper, whiting, flathead and mackrel. The boat is ideal for a small group and we will be returning for further fishing trips.
Russell and Ian
Visited January 2017

Knows his stuff

Been on many charters and Joe is one of the best I’ve experienced. Knows his stuff and provides an enjoyable experience for everyone. My kids loved every moment. Highly recommend the smaller numbers on the boat. Don’t hesitate to book a charter with Joe. Cheers for a great day.
Ben Fahey 9/1/16

Terrific

A terrific 5 hours of fishing. After many seafood feasts we are now making fish cakes from the leftovers. Joe and his deckhands were great. We will book it again. Cheers
Justin M, Jan 2018

Highly recommend

It’s simple with Joe, you get what you pay for and more! He’s one of the best skippers at chasing quality fish that fight hard and eat well. Can highly recommend. Always does his best to make everyone happy and enjoy their trip.
Dom

Personalised experience

Thanks for the enjoyable fishing trip with your regulars. I prefer the smaller more personalised experience which you certainly offer.
My brother in law and I enjoyed ourselves and we look forward to eating the Whiting and Calamari this weekend ahead.
Kind regards,
Tim
18/1/16

Superior fishing trip

"I have been out fishing with Joe a large number of times and it just gets better every time. Even when we don’t catch loads the trips are still enjoyable, when we catch loads they are magical. Joes boat is one of the best on charter."
Ozball
9 December 2016

By far the best

charter my partner and I have been on! Joe is very experienced and knows his stuff.
It was a fantastic day and would recommend to anyone!
Will definitely be back in the future to do more charters!
Thanks Joe and John
Sarah Dawson
11 Jan 2016

No other option

“There is simply no other option, from the booking process, to arrival, to getting out there and the action, this is a guaranteed great day. Just book, this charter is the best I have been on.”
Mick C
Dec 5th 2017 via Trip Advisor

Amazing day out

Amazing day out for myself and some clients from the Middle East.. From the minute we met Joe and his assistant, we were clearly aware we in for a fantastic day.. If you are considering a charter, I would not go out with any other company than Joe Farr Fishing Charters.
Mick C
Visited December 2016

We will be back

Thank you for taking us out this morning! You guys are awesome! We all had a ball….We will be back again!!!
Johnno and Kelz K
24 Jan 2016

Family Fishing

Joe provided a fantastic days fishing for 3 generations of our family. Caught great diversity of fish, a reasonable number, and some of decent size. Service was exceptional, accommodating the needs of the elderly and the young. As an added bonus we were also treated a a few pods of dolphins and a couple of inquisitive seals. Everyone left with a bag full of fish and some great memories. Will be doing the same thing next year with Joe.
Ross
27 April 2017

One of my favourites

"Em, I wanted to thank you and Joe for such an amazing day! ..will go down in history as one of my favorites! It’s rare that I can be with the kids and Andrew and nature in such a safe and fun way...We went home and cooked everything, it was delicious!"
Tammy
(Jan 24, 2017)

Highly recommend

Had a great time. Nothing was too much trouble for Joe and his crew. A great fishing experience all round and one that I would highly recommend to others.
Murray
Dec 5th 2017